Clinical Dietitian - Patient-Centered Nutrition Therapy

Maine Academy of Family Physicians; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & Wellness

403b retirement plan with companymatch

PTO and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance Options

Onsite Day care Program

Job summary

St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson, NJ, is seeking a nutrition professional to assess patients’ nutritional needs and provide high-quality nutrition care across all age groups.

The role includes monitoring responses to nutrition therapy and tailoring plans for children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. The position requires RD/RDN registration and aBachelor’s degree in Nutritional Science or related field, with up to 1 year of post-degree coursework or internship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Science or related field plus up to 1 year post-degree coursework or internship.
• RD/RDN registration required.
• Ability to counsel and educate patients and families; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs of patients across age groups.
• Provide quality nutritional care and monitor response to nutrition therapy.
• Adapt care to child, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations.

Skills

Counsel patients

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutritional Science

RD/RDN registration

Job description

St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson, NJ, is seeking a nutrition professional to assess patients’ nutritional needs and provide high-quality nutrition care across all age groups.

The role includes monitoring responses to nutrition therapy and tailoring plans for children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. The position requires RD/RDN registration and aBachelor’s degree in Nutritional Science or related field, with up to 1 year of post-degree coursework or internship.